The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.
Category: Car Services and Livery Cabs
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Former Ride-Share Driver Sentenced to 290 Years in Assaults of a Dozen Women
John Pastor-Mendoza, a Lyft driver, falsely posed as the ride that the women had requested and targeted victims who appeared intoxicated, the Denver district attorney said.
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How Empower Has Become Uber’s Rival in Washington D.C.
A company called Empower is trying to take on Uber, Lyft and local regulators as it piles up fines and draws new passengers to its service.
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Uber, Facing Sexual-Assault Litigation, Pushes Plan That May Curb Suits
Uber has spent millions trying to get a proposal on the Nevada ballot that would restrict the legal fees that bankroll many lawsuits against companies.
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Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.
Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn’t said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits.
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To Uber, With Love
After my autistic son was barred from his favorite app, I sprang into action.
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Uber Earnings Disappoint Amid High Legal Bills, Weak Rider Demand
The company has racked up bills after long-running legal fights with regulators and cabdrivers.
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How Waymo Driverless Cars Could Change Los Angeles
Autonomous taxis have arrived in the nation’s second most populous city. Some Angelenos aren’t ready to go driverless.
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‘Lost Time for No Reason:’ How Driverless Taxis Are Stressing Cities
In San Francisco and Austin, Texas, where passengers can hail self-driving vehicles, the cars have added to the workloads of city employees.
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‘Lost Time for No Reason:’ How Driverless Taxis Are Stressing Cities
In San Francisco and Austin, Texas, where passengers can hail self-driving vehicles, the cars have added to the workloads of city employees.
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Uber Reports Record Ridership and Second Straight Quarterly Profit
Revenue was up 11 percent from a year earlier, helping to generate $221 million in net income.
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A Start-Up’s Alternative to Uber: Employing Its Own Drivers
Alto is trying to fill a more expensive niche, especially as politicians and labor groups argue that the contractor model exploits drivers.